A government continues to privatize once public environmental resources, such as forests. This government does so to grow its revenue stream while the private companies who gain ownership of the forest continue deforestation at exponentially higher levels, permanently eliminating most of the country's trees, all in the name of greater profit margins. What is this an example of?

A) new ecological paradigm
B) global dimming
C) greenhouse effect
D) treadmill of production

Treadmill Of Production

A theory that explains the persistent and self-perpetuating cycle of production and consumption driven by industrial society's demand for continuous economic growth.

Privatize

The process of transferring ownership and control of a business, enterprise, agency, or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.

Deforestation

The process of clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.